Usage Note
Upaw straightforwardly describes a bald or hairless head. It can be used descriptively without insult, though in casual banter it may be teasing. It is also extended to describe surfaces stripped bare of something.
Examples
" Upaw ang lolo ko. "
Natural Translation
My grandfather is bald.
Literal Translation
Bald the grandfather my.
" Naging upaw ang tatay ko pagkatapos ng chemotherapy. "
Natural Translation
My father became bald after chemotherapy.
Literal Translation
Became bald the father my after-of chemotherapy.
" Kahit upaw na ang kanyang ulo, hindi pa rin nawawala ang kanyang tiwala sa sarili. "
Natural Translation
Even though his head is already bald, he still hasn't lost his self-confidence.
Literal Translation
Even bald already the his head, not still loses the his trust in self.
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